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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
5
A press dispatch condemns bringing the defendant’s children into court to sway jurors in a murder trial. The writer asserts such tactics bias justice, calls for safeguarding jurors from emotional manipulation, and criticizes political influence over legal outcomes.
Fragmented text discusses personal crisis and self harm, mentioning recognized individuals and local papers. The source reads as garbled notes with unclear names, places, and dates, rendering concrete facts uncertain.
Members of the Second Baptist Church celebrate with the Edupha Literary Society honoring a noted negro poet. A debate on man suffrage drew crowds with Williams and Edwards supporting the affirmative while A C Smith and Charles Gilbert led the negative.
A local chapter held its regular meeting in Washington with members discussing ongoing programs and upcoming events. Attendees included chapter officers and several community volunteers. The session focused on scheduling activities for the coming quarter and reporting on recent outreach efforts.
Township education notes outline a vacation from December 20 to December 30 and reopening. Quarantine rules require an attending physician clearance for reentry. Monthly teacher reports are requested, truancy definitions updated, and a semes ter exam schedule announced.
Mr Jones is paying particular attention to a reflection of taxes that are delinquent. Tie-interest amounts at the treasurer's office for 1 November total 23.04 dollars. The annual income from deposits is about 5000 dollars.
Seventeen year old dining room girl at the Union Depot Hotel drank carbolic acid Sunday evening and later died by her own action. She was found in distress minutes later and rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital where treatment saved her life. The girl, who wrote a note foreshadowing her death, was later sent to her former Washington home. her name is withheld.
Local camp of the Modern Woodmen of America held its annual election Thursday night. Officers elected include Past Consul Lawrence Leesil, Consul Charles Jellis, Advisor Charles Wildridge, Clerk W. Smith, Banker S. A. Ward, Watchman M. Li Capehart, and Manager Charles B. Colbert.
Unclaimed letters listed for week ending December 10 1912 include women Esther Lyons Hera Parker Theresa Schmidt Anna C Simpepai Mary F Stewart and men Ernest Dickinson E L Darnell Bioul Dale Edward Doyle H S Emerick William Milckinger Georfe Grove William Marone L Noland. Postmaster Burris notes advertised letters require one cent fee.
A notice from the township trustee announces weekly office hours at Alfordsville and sessions on the second and last Thursdays to transact business and hear any claims or instants brought before the trustee. The document references Swann and Coxpin in relation to trust duties and the township.
Police seek Kendall Kendallson and David Ready, two fourteen year old boys last seen together. Helen Woods of 113 East Mary Street reported their disappearance on a Friday. The pair were reportedly headed toward Washington and Naples, dressed in tan, gray, and dark clothing, with Ready described as Indiananglis companion.
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